Kia Optima: Inspection - Water pump. Repair procedures - Cooling System - Engine Mechanical System - Kia Optima TF 2011-2026 Service ManualKia Optima: Inspection

1. Check each part for cracks, damage or wear, and replace the coolant pump assembly if necessary.
2. Check the bearing for damage, abnormal noise and sluggish rotation, and replace the coolant pump assembly if necessary.
3. Check for coolant leakage. If coolant leaks from hole, the seal is defective. Replace the coolant pump assembly.
A small amount of "weeping" from the bleed hole is normal.

Removal and Installation
1. Loosen the drain plug, and then drain the engine coolant. Remove the radiator cap to drain with speed. 2. Remove the drive belt (A) after turning the drive belt te ...

Water pump. Troubleshooting
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Components
1. Duct Seal 2. Duct Case 3. Inlet Door 4. Intake Actuator 5. Inlet Duct Case (A) 6. Climate Control Air Filter 7. Cluster Ionizer 8. Climate Control Air Fi ...

Windows
(1) Driver’s door power window switch (2) Front passenger’s door power window switch (3) Rear door (left) power window switch (4) Rear door (right) power window switch (5) Window opening and ...

Reassembly
Thoroughly clean all parts to be assembled.Before installing the parts, apply fresh engine oil to all sliding and rotating surfaces. ...

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